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DV61 UTF

2011 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

254,110 mi
Last recorded254,110 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 UTF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 254,110 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 248,234 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 240,200 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 233,619 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

manufacturers covers fitted

no emissions detected

Fail 9 Sep 2020 233,593 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

manufacturers covers fitted

no emissions detected

Pass 23 Sep 2019 220,046 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 194,087 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip in poor condition (1.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive area of transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 163,601 miles

Offside Headlight has slightly low intensity

Pass 30 Sep 2016 136,018 miles

Offside Front marker light inoperative

Pass 19 Oct 2015 106,747 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 75,135 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 75,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear tyre slightly misshapped

How Reliable is the Volvo V50?

Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
54,346
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,058
Registration plate lamp not working 11,891
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,891
coil spring broken 9,145
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,907
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DV61 UTF is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2011 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 93,340 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V50 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,058 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV61 UTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this Volvo V50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DV61 UTF registered?

DV61 UTF is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 October 2011.

Is DV61 UTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV61 UTF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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